Grizzlies hold off Hawks, win sixth straight game
With a victory over the Atlanta Hawks, the Grizzlies’ winning streak extends to six.Related:
Calkins: Florida Atlantic is in the Final Four. So how are Memphis fans supposed to feel?
Florida Atlantic University is in the Final Four. This has caused Memphis fans to feel all sorts of things — including deep pain. Is it rational? Of course not. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t real.
Vegan brunch draws local and national crowd, including Tabitha Brown
Vegan restaurant Plant Based Heat packed the Renasant Convention Center for its first Vegan Brunch Sunday, March 26.
Surviving pastor of Harvest Church crash speaks at his first Sunday service
Kennon Vaughan was hospitalized following the crash for treatment of his injuries and returned home to Memphis on Feb. 10, where he continues to recover with physical therapy.
New corner restaurant plans to cater to its East Memphis neighbors
Belle Meade Social will open where Jim’s Place and Strano! used to be, and the owners want to “be that local, neighborhood spot where people want to go — not just for when we first open, but for the next 50, 60 years.”
3-star forward David Tubek decommits from Memphis
Tubek is rated the No. 263 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, and was a part of Memphis’ fifth-ranked recruiting class.
Stinky, sodden seaweed will affect Florida tourism season
People with respiratory issues should consider ‘cancel for any reason trip insurance,’ says Brownell Travel agent Marion McDonald
Cookbook author moving ‘not cheese’ shop from Los Angeles to Memphis
Julie Piatt is moving her dairy-free cheese production and distribution business to Crosstown — and it will include a cafe serving wine, kombucha and plant-based charcuterie.
Octogenarians share stories in ‘From Rock Around the Clock to TikTok’
More than a dozen members of Central High’s class of 1959 chronicle their up-close and personal views of the historic events of their generation.
GOP chairman returns with call for party broader than Trump
Cary Vaughn was re-elected Shelby County Republican chairman at the local party’s biennial convention, with a call for new blood and a focus on common ground.
Virtual-dissection table takes students to heart of human anatomy
Collierville is the only high school in Shelby County to have an Anatomage, expanding health science education opportunities on the campus that produced 40 certified nursing assistants in 2022.
Echols: ‘The salve I need on this long journey home’
“I think maybe every time I’ve left a piece of my heart somewhere, I have been cataloging signposts — signposts that point to a place where all good things will not come to an end.”
Close friend reunites with Ryan Silverfield on Tigers’ coaching staff
Newly hired special teams coach Chris White has known head coach Ryan Silverfield for more than a decade. The two friends are now back on the same staff or the first time since 2012.
Artists chalk fun up to ‘childhood joy’ at Brooks Museum
As hundreds of Memphians covered the ground around Brooks Museum of Art for Chalkfest 2023, local artists recreated works from the museum’s collection.
Memphis parks blooming with springtime plantings and construction
The spring growth includes new tree plantings overlooking Tom Lee Park as well as new community centers in Berclair and South Memphis and a new art installation Downtown.
‘There’s nothing left’ after tornado ravages region
A powerful tornado cut a devastating path through Mississippi, killing at least 25 people, injuring dozens, and flattening entire towns as it carved a path of destruction for more than an hour. One person was killed in Alabama.Related stories:
Katrina Merriweather leaves Memphis program for Cincinnati
The departures comes after two seasons with the Tigers for the former Bearcats player.
Movers & Shakers
DCA, Process & Power, Consilience Group and Volunteer Memphis announce promotions and additions.
Metro
Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in Memphis
IShowSpeed, a popular streamer who ranked No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s list of 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025, drew crowds during his visit to Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 11.
State Government Millington native’s return to US attorney seat clears Senate Judiciary Committee
Spirit of Memphis Volunteer Memphis ‘renews passion’ on 9/11
Premium City of Memphis City to install 30 new traffic cameras — but enforcement efforts lack real teeth
Business
With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
The two retailers are expected to be the spark as the Shelby County suburb strives to be the “retail hub for West Tennessee.”
Business City Council talks MATA and Regional One Health rebuild
Health Care Methodist grows Neuroscience Institute with $2.8M expansion
Premium Real Estate Hotel Napoleon’s bar reopens with same name, different operator
Sports
Tigers QB Brendon Lewis on record setting pace. Already.
Brendon Lewis is averaging 74.5 rushing yards in the season’s first two games. That puts him on track to become the Tigers’ leading quarterback rusher for a single season.
Premium Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies want to further evaluate these summer league players
Memphis Tigers Basketball Rider University grad transfer forward commits to Memphis
High School Sports Week 4 high school football preview: No secrets between Germantown and Whitehaven
Food
$15 Deal: Hog & Hominy’s poutine
The fries are crispy and hefty enough to bear the load of the rich ingredients poured on top of them.
Suburbs
With an incoming Target and Academy Sports, Millington has hit the retail ‘bullseye’
The two retailers are expected to be the spark as the Shelby County suburb strives to be the “retail hub for West Tennessee.”
Arts & Culture
Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed’s day in Memphis
IShowSpeed, a popular streamer who ranked No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s list of 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025, drew crowds during his visit to Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 11.
Opinion
Opinion: Memphis is a better place when journalism thrives
“The Daily Memphian is a nonprofit news organization that gives away immeasurable amounts of news content for the good of this community. Your subscription pays for you to read all our journalism. Your donation powers the work we do to reach everyone else with the news.”
Podcasts
The AM/DM podcast: Festivals, 4-milers and hummingbirds
In this episode of The AM/DM, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips discuss the week ahead, and the week ahead signals the beginning of fall festival season.